Sorry fellas but this is a Ladies Only social group! So, if you're a female, have a good spirit, like to smile, have a good time, and want to make some platonic female friends then join the "Girlfriends of Central VA" Women's Social Group! We’re a multicultural group of supportive women of all ages, life experiences, married and single, with and without kids. Our purpose is to socialize and cultivate new and lasting friendships while enjoying a variety of events ranging from dining out, listenin …

Like board games and card games? Queer? Come play games, eat chips, and drink beer in a non-weird and yet organized way. You don't need to know how to play, you don't need a date, and you don't need to drink to bring a new game to the table or to try your hand at beating the pants off everyone else. Pro-football fans who are passionate but not fanatical are particularly encouraged. We'll typically meet one Saturday a month at someone's home and play games from 7ish to 10ish. Depending on our num …

Welcome! This is a new group that aims to bring young people together socially in the Charlottesville area. The goal is to help bring together those in their 20's and 30's (or those who are young at heart) for activities like happy hour, dinner, live music, and movies. It would also be great to get together some outdoor activities like hikes and camping trips! This group is for those who may be new to town or for those looking for new friends.

Founded in May 2010, we are one of the area’s premier single groups with a membership of fun loving and active people. Whether it is kayaking, theater, bike rides, concerts, day trips, golf, visiting wineries or area restaurants – or just a mid-week trip to a local pub – you will find something of interest. So, take a few minutes to browse through our meetups and group reviews and be sure to read "Before You Join!" before filling out the membership form - and then join us for an activity. After …

The C'ville Spirituality & Angel Communication meetup is for people who have an interest in spiritual growth & development and would like to meet others who share these same interests. This is a place where you can meet like-minded people! We will offer workshops and classes that are interactive and fun. You'll learn practical techniques to develop your intuition, learn to communicate directly with your angels, discover your life purpose and more! From time to time, spiritual discovery groups wi …

This is a group for ladies who don't have (and are *not* interested in having) children and who would enjoy meeting and hanging out socially with other, likeminded women in the area. Perhaps, like many of us, you have seen your social circles become smaller or more challenging over the years as your established friends start having babies, leaving you with less time to spend together, less in common to talk about, etc. Ideally, this will be an outlet for us to speak freely and make new acquainta …

Are you a football, basketball or baseball fan? Into boxing, soccer or golf? Welcome to the Sports Fan Meet-Up Group, a great way to socialize and meet other like-minded people for fellowship and fun --Football parties, Basketball games, Boxing Matches, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Final Fours, the Masters Tournament, or anything that is interesting. Meet-up at local sports bars and restaurants, or host and attend casual get-togethers at home. Interested members can also Meet Up and tr …

Whether you're new to motherhood, new to Charlottesville, or just looking to make new friends, we may be the right group for you! Meet local moms in the Charlottesville and surrounding areas while our kids play and learn from one another. Our members include working moms and stay-at-home moms. We have weekly activities including playgroups, field trips, moms nights out, etc. We're here to support and encourage each other as mothers, women, and friends!

Looking for a safe and friendly circle of friends where you can learn how to enjoy mental silence? You have found it. Charlottesville Meditation Group is a place where we meditate to harness our own Inner Energy, that moves up and pass through six subtle energy centers. When it reaches the crown chakra, it helps us integrate with the Whole. During its course up, the Inner Energy clears the blockages in our energy centers, nourishes them and actualizes in the limbic area of brain, facilitating se …

Want to join a supportive, fun, inspiring, networking women's group? Yes, you can! It is the Life Success Circle for Charlottesville area women who are budding entrepreneurs, have a business or career, or are involved in a creative endeavor. Life Success Circle will be a place for positive energy and also inspiration, motivation, friendships, and balance. Share insights, experience, and wisdom in a relaxed environment. It will be your monthly quality time, when you can discover new friends, tips …

>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …

This group is for Christian singles and couples in their 20s who are looking for people with whom to do activities.  This group is perfect for those who are new to the area and are looking for a way to get connected, get to know the area, and meet new friends.  The group is very welcoming to new members and we'd love to have you join us! Activities will mostly be held on the weekend but we will hold some weekday activities as well.  We usually do 1-2 activites per week. We are interested in do …

This is a group for anyone interested in all things geek.  Geeks of all ages are encouraged to share their love of spaceships, wizards, and superheroes by watching movies, reading books, attending conventions, and generally encouraging nerdy behavior when at all possible! Do you have more superhero t-shirts than Sheldon? Have you personally tested the validity of the warning "Not intended for actual combat" on a lightsaber toy? Do movies with spaceships make you happier than a tribble in a bin …

Welcome to the Charlottesville Photography Initiative! The CPI’s mission is to foster an open, friendly and professional environment in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas, providing an educational forum and building a community for amateur and professional photographers. The CPI's vision is to be the nexus for all things photography related in the Charlottesville and surrounding areas. In support of its mission and vision, The CPI: Provides a forum to bring local photographers together …

CYP was founded in 1999 as Charlottesville Young Professionals by a few area professionals with the support of some large corporations determined to attract and retain young professionals to the area. CYP currently has 100 members, ranging in age from early 20s to late 40s. Though the majority of our membership falls in the mid 20s to mid 30s bracket, CYP has no definitive age group - we believe anyone can be young at heart! Our members represent a vast array of the area's workforce, including t …

A weekly Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) Gathering The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of universal energy for the healing, activation and awakening of individuals to help expand their consciousness and experience the state of oneness. It starts a process that leads to the flowering of the heart and ever increasing self-acceptance, love, peace and joy in our lives. This energy awakens your heart and calms your mind. The blessing is given through a trained and certified practitioner by the placing o …

This group is for all you 18-20 somethings living in Staunton, Lexington, or any surrounding areas. I'm looking to meet new people and have some fun. I'm open to suggestions on things to do as I would like to cater to all tastes. Some current ideas are geocatching, tyedyeing, seeing a movie, hiking, dinner, board games, and more. Some events will be in Staunton and some in Lexington to try and cover a wide range of people.

Baby Boot Camp Mom's group is a group of friendly, approachable moms who participate in monthly outings and events. We are active moms who want to have fun with our children, meet other local moms, and be healthy.  Activities include mom's night out, play dates, and more! Baby Boot Camp mom's group is free and open to ALL moms! Many of our our moms also participate in the Baby Boot Camp exercise class (at an additional charge), but you do not have to participate in the exercise class to be a me …

Socializing group for women . This is a new group, so I am open to ideas to make it grow.

Valley Hikers is a group of outdoor enthusiasts in and around the Harrisonburg/Staunton/Waynesboro area who are looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and the Alleghaney Mountains to the West. We provide a balanced mix of easy hikes that can include children to the more strenuous hikes for those who need a challenge. Most of our hiking trips are dog-friendly as long your canine is well behaved. Some hikes do not allow pets and that information will be posted to the event. Pl …

Welcome to the Mommy Needs A Glass of Wine SAHM'S Group. The purpose of our group is for Moms to form a close-knit circle of friends who live in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. We are looking to make lasting friendships for our children and for ourselves and to provide each other with the support Mothers need, especially on those days when a glass of wine would seem helpful! ; ) Our group is a smaller group of around 25 members and is geared for babies around the same age: born after July …

This group is for all you 20 and 30 somethings out there looking for that right opportunity to meet new people. The purpose of the group is get you off the couch and having fun. Whether it's at an art show, wine tasting, ski trip, theatre event..volunteerism...whatever. The goal is to plan random and seemingly spontaneous meet ups to bring people together. Maybe you're single and looking to meet Mr/Mrs Perfect...Maybe you're newly weds starting to feel like you don't 'do fun stuff' anymore. It d …

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Here is a chance to meet and build relationships with others who are excited about creating change in our community and around the world. This group is designed for individuals in their 20’s and 30’s who work and or regularly volunteer in the nonprofit or public service sector. Join us for a chance to build friendships, exchange ideas, go on outings, and to be around genuinely good people.

This Group was created to join vegans or folks interested in veganism, together in a meetup group, who became vegan or are interested in veganism in an effort to live cruelty-free. This meetup group is for potlucks and social gatherings in the Charlottesville/Central Virginia area. A potluck every month or two is a great no-pressure way for vegans and people interested in veganism to meet one and other in a relaxed setting where we don't always have to question the ingredients of what is being e …

Like books? Single? Want to meet others who happen to like books and also happen to be single? Or maybe just make a friend or two? Then join The Single Reader's Book Club! This is a book club for anyone around 20-30 years of age, who are single, but tired of the whole bar/club scene and want to meet people over stimulating discussions of literature and current bestsellers... and of course over a plate of food at whatever restaurant we meet up at! Come check it out!

Can you barely stand on roller blades?  Have you been playing for years?  It doesn't matter, as long as you're not so competitive that it's not fun.  If you've even thought about playing roller hockey, or you just want something to do, join this group.  Most likely nobody is going to be very good at it, but it will still be fun.  No checking or fighting, ever!  Guys and Girls welcome.  Nobody under 14.  And teenagers, no embarrassing the adults please. Rob has 3 extra sticks and an extra pair of …

A place where parents and children can meet new people, and build lasting relationships! This group was created to be a central location for moms and dads to go to find friends,  not only for ourselves, but for our children, too! We try our best to keep our calendar updated with all the happenings in and around Harrisonburg for families and children, as well as events just for our group! This group is open to all parents - we only ask that you respect others' parenting styles! We all are doing …